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Mottus Family History

Mottus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mattus, Motts, Loftus, Motta, Motte, Matus, Mott, Motto, Mitts

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Where is the Mottus family from?

You can see how Mottus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mottus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mottus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mottus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mottus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mottus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mottus. 100% of Mottus men worked as a Proprietor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Mottus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Mottus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 75 immigration records available for the last name Mottus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Mottus. For the veterans among your Mottus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Mottus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mottus in 1967 was 77, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mottus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mottus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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